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Frederick, Shenandoah and Warren County Farm Bureaus are proud to support FFA activities in our communities-during National FFA Week, Feb. 16-23 and every day! FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of its members by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Today’s members are tomorrow’s leaders of Virginia’s No. 1 industry, and we salute our FFA members, advisers, volunteers and alumni!
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he National FFA Organization is an American youth organization known as a Career and Technical Student Organization, based on middle and high school classes that promote and support agricultural education. The organization was founded in 1928 as National FFA Organization, but in 1988 the name was changed to the National FFA Organization, now commonly referred to as simply FFA, to recognize that the organization is for those with diverse interests in the food, fiber and natural resource industries, encompassing science, business and technology in addition to production agriculture. Today FFA is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States. MOTTO Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve. THE FFA CREED I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds : achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.
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FFA EMBLEM The cross section of the ear of corn provides the foundation of the emblem, just as corn has historically served as the foundation crop of American agriculture. It is also a symbol of unity, as corn is grown in every state of the nation. The rising sun signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day glowing with opportunity. The plow signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country’s strength. The eagle is a national symbol which serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture. The owl, long recognized for its wisdom, symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture. The words “Agricultural Education” and “FFA” are emblazoned in the center to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.
WHAT DO THE LETTERS FFA STAND FOR? The official name of the organization is the National FFA Organization. I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys The letters “FFA” stand for Future Farmers of America. These letters are a part of our history and our heritage that will never change. But and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those FFA is not just for students who want to be production farmers; FFA associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny. also welcomes members who aspire to careers as teachers, doctors, I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in scientists, business owners and more. For this reason, the name of the my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge organization was updated in 1988 after a vote of national convention and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to delegates to reflect the growing diversity and new opportunities in the serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the prod- industry of agriculture. uct of our toil. Today, the National FFA Organization remains committed to the indiI believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in vidual student, providing a path to achievement in premier leadership, the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so—for others personal growth and career success through agricultural education. as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in FFA continues to help the next generation rise up to meet those chalbeing happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness lenges by helping its members to develop their own unique talents depends upon me. and explore their interests in a broad range of agricultural career I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best tra- pathways. So today, we are still the Future Farmers of America. But, ditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and we are the Future Biologists, Future Chemists, Future Veterinarians, community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task. Future Engineers and Future Entrepreneurs of America, too. MISSION OUR STRUCTURE FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing FFA is an organization made up of state associations; those state their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. associations are made up of local chapters.
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Along with an established Officer Team Program of Activities, the President: Sarah Blanton ABMS members participate in Vice President: Brianna Sexton many Career Development Secretary: Joseph Ludwig Events (CDE) such as agriculReporter: Emma Ford tural mechanics, small animal Treasurer: Emily Foster care, plant science, horse, Sentinel: Elijah McGee dairy, and livestock judging Historian: Jamilee Festa events. As the year progresses Parliamentarian: Courtney Davis Advisors: Ms. Kathy Lineburg & members will attend state Mrs. Susan Harrison sponsored leadership events, federation and school wide programs throughout the year. Each month members attend an FFA meeting with topics such as a family covered dish, team building, fundraising events, bowling, state officer guest speaker and end of year banquet recognition. Each month a student is recognized as student of the month. *** ABMS FFA chapter organizes a school-wide club leadership workshop with approximately 86 students from three grade levels participating in a two hour club leadership workshop. Following the workshops, the participants attended a motivational guest speaker program sponsored by the ABMS FFA.
State Dairy Judging Ms. Lineburg, Aly Price, Sarah Blanton, Emma Ford, Brianna Sexton
*** To promote healthy lifestyles, each year the FFA program organizes an after school activity inviting all other school clubs to participate in teamwork games related to the TV show “Minute to Win It.” *** ABMS is active with community service projects such as making dog treats for the local dog shelters, writing holiday cards to Veterans and the Adopt-A-Highway program. ***
Through fundraising, a $200 scholarship has been established to reward members that were active in the ABMS FFA and continued to be an active FFA member at the feeder high schools. The scholarship is awarded during the graduation awards ceremonies at local high schools.
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Celebrating our 50th Year! Aylor Middle FFA Chapter is located in Stephens City and has 75 FFA members this school year. Aylor has been very active in student and chapter events since the State FFA Convention last June at Va Tech. Twenty members competed at the FFA Convention and Aylor placed first in the state in Food and Fiber as well as the Agriscience Mechanics Events. Brodilyn Ireland was the high individual in the state for Agriscience Mechanics. The FFA Quiz Bowl Team was second in the state. Aylor FFA member Tyler McDonald was the high individual in the Quiz Bowl Essay contest and received a partially paid trip to the National FFA Convention in October. Aylor also had a member advance to the National FFA Agriscience Fair. Addy Wallin placed 3rd in the nation in the Social Sciences division and received a cash award of $500 from the National FFA Organization.
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Technology students toured two local industries to see a glimpse of the “real world” for career skills. Our 7th graders toured Gores Custom Processing at the conclusion of the Livestock unit.
Some upcoming events are the Discovery and Greenhand Ceremony during National FFA Week. Sixth graders will receive their FFA Membership pins as well. Our 3rd Annual FFA Dinner and Auction will be held We have been busy with chapter activities Friday March 15 at Aylor and this is open to that offer members the chance to compete in the public. events, develop leadership skills and sponsor Our chapter has also been visited this year events in the school and community. Some by State FFA Officers Katherine Thompson of our chapter events have included visits and Nathan McDonald. Katherine and from the Virginia State Officers, a Harvest Nathan worked with our classes and stayed Dinner, and tie dying FFA shirts in for the FFA Meeting to make a tie dye FFA September. We sponsored a “Welcome Back” breakfast for our faculty. Members also shirt for each State Officer participated in the State FFA Leadership Aylor FFA is celebrating our 50th Anniversary Conference at Va Tech as well as the as a FFA Chapter. Our school has a special celebration that is open to all on Friday May Northern Area Leadership Event at Signal 10. In honor of this great event, Aylor FFA Knob Middle School. Our eighth grade Ag
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will present each of our members with a 50th Anniversary T-shirt. We also gave away 5 new FFA jackets that were sponsored by a supporter of Aylor FFA.
Supporters of FFA (SOFFA) SOFFA helps Sherando High School and Aylor Middle School FFA Chapters as volunteers, through fundraising activities, and as chaperones. SOFFA encourages others in the community to reach out to your local FFA chapters for ways YOU can help!
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Career Development/Leadership Meats CDE team will compete at Development Event Results the state competition in March. Agricultural Issues LDE Team placed first in the state and earned a bronze rating at National FFA Convention. Their topic was Horse Slaughter, A Necessity or an Evil: Piecing the puzzle together. Agricultural Sales CDE Team placed first in the state and earned a silver rating at National Convention. Students marketed and sold Carry-On Trailers. Agronomy CDE Team placed 5th in the state. Dairy Handlers CDE placed 3rd in the state. Extemporaneous Speaking CDE placed 4th in the state. Federation Tractor Driving placed 1st and will move on to area competition on the spring. Food Science CDE team members placed fourth in the state competition. Soils CDE team placed 5th in the state and will compete in Oklahoma at the National Land and range Judging Competition in May.
Proficiency Awards Walker Bowman - State Proficiency winner in the area of Agricultural Services and Silver Rated on the National FFA Level Walker works for Daryl Bowman Livestock hauling cattle for customers as well as custom harvesting for Blessed Acres Farm. Jessica Myers - State Proficiency winner in the area of Sheep Production Entrepreneurship and rated silver on the National FFA Level. Jessica raises Dorset sheep. Community Service Projects and Community Activity Participation: Luke’s Back Pack Food Drive Adopt a Highway Relay for Life Edinburg Ole Time Festival Woodstock Christmas Parade Edinburg Christmas Parade Central High School FFA Chapter Recognitions
*Winner of the Growing Leaders Forestry CDE team placed second Award for the northern area in the Federation Contest. *Gold rating in Public Relations Central FFA Seniors Officers President: Jacob Coffey Vice Presidents: Ashley Bushong, Shyann Jordan, Megan Menefee, Olivia Wightman Secretary: Emma Hockman Treasurer: Trey French Reporter: Makayla Hoffman Sentinel: Sierra Miller Central FFA Jr. Officers President: Lindsey Rigby Vice-Presidents: Reagan Bowman, Ella Toothman Reporter: Erika Hutton
*Gold National Chapter – 3 Star Rating
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students get to visit our greenhouse to learn about plant parts, pollination, photosynthesis, and make throw and grow seed packets and plant their own seed. Nature Trail Tours: Students in Kindergarten visit our nature trail to learn about different types of trees, how to tell the age of a tree, and learn about different types of wildlife native to our area. Food For America: This program for fourth graders allows students to see farm equipment, live animals, lawn/turf equipment, and food products as some of the stations visited throughout the day. Students learn about the animals and crops that provide their food and how those items are produced and processed. Farming Fun Day: This program
for first graders lets students see cows, sheep, pigs, horses, goats, chickens and tractors. Students plant seeds, learn about different grains, milk a cow and even eat ice cream as part of the day. Fishing Clinic: Sixth graders get to visit a local pond to learn about types of fish and their habitat, water safety, different types of lures, how to properly cast, environmental impacts and even get to fish at the end of the program. Leadership & Teambuilding Workshop: Students in seventh grade learn about and improve their leadership and teamwork skills by participating in various hands on activities that challenge them to work within a group to solve problems and work collaboratively.
*Gold Superior Chapter *100% Membership Award Agricultural Literacy Pre-K Farm Day: Students visit a local farm to see a real working farm. Students are introduced to farm equipment and able to learn about animals such as pigs, goats, sheep, cows and working dogs. Students have the chance to milk a cow, plant seeds and learn what grains go into producing their food. Greenhouse Tours: First grade
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W.R. Legge FFA Chapter Frederick County Middle School 4661 N Frederick Pike Winchester, VA 22603 Advisor: Kaila Anglin Ag Department - 200 for the year, approximately 50 FFA members 2018 State Convention - 12 students competed in 4 contests; 3rd place Food & Fiber Team, High Individual Food & Fiber, 8th place individual Small Animal Care, 9th place Ag MechanicsSAE Projects - Market Beef, Sheep, Swine and Goats, RTV repair, Bluebird Houses Service Projects - preparing to start Barnyard Buddies program with Gainesboro Elementary School, Operation Christmas Child, plans to begin a school aquaponics system and raised garden beds
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Advisors: Samantha Stern and Tori Avvenire Membership Total: 55 Members Chapter Activities: School recycling, Citrus fundraisers, State FFA Officer visit, National FFA Convention, Letters to soldiers, Classes work with small animals Competitions: Agricultural Mechanics, Quiz Bowl, Food & Fiber, Plant & Seed, Small Animal Care, Jr. Stockman’s, Livestock Judging, Poultry Judging
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James Wood High FFA was established in 1952 and has grown ever since. The FFA organization is not only a club but a way of life for those who make the most of it. The chapter currently has 90 members, 11 officers and 3 Advisors. James Wood FFA participates in a variety of events including: community service, monthly meetings, leadership workshops, conventions, chapter fundraisers, career development events, and much more. Chapter Activities James Wood FFA members have a true understanding of leadership, community service, and agriculture awareness. They put on Greenhouse Tours and Farm on James Wood FFA Officer Team President: Emily Newlin Vice President: Blake Sandy Secretary: Cheyenne Roderick Reporter: Hayley Seabright Treasurer: Emmah Duvall Sentinel: Caitlin Garis Senior Advisor: Cade Watts Head 2nd Vice President: Cyle DeHaven 2nd Vice President: Audrey Sandy 2nd Vice President: Gracey Snyder Historian: Alexis Ritter Advisor: Crystal Duvall Advisor: Eric McLaughlin Advisor: Ginger Anderson
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the Lawn for local third graders, a Blood drive, Citrus Sales, and this year added a Strawberry Sale in the spring. Throughout the year these students will compete in over 15 different Career Development Events. Students also earn the right to travel to our National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana to partake in events with over 60,000 other FFA members from all over the nation. This year we even had a Vet Science Team win the state contest to continue to Nationals and receive a silver rating. Career Development Events Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems Agricultural Sales Floriculture
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Charlie Shepley was in the National Officers Choir at National Convention this President: Charlie Shepley year. He was selected to participate Secretary: Amber Hillyard through an application process. He Treasurer: Carlie Kendrick was in Indianapolis for an entire Reporter: Johnnie Marie Crites week, practicing and performing at sessions. They also performed at other locations in the city. He was able to network with students from around the country with the common interests of music and agriculture. We have several community service activities we participate in including our Adopt a spot, Halloween Carnival, Fight Cancer Bake Sale, and Red Cross blood drive. We also have many activities that we participate in each year such as leadership development conferences, kindergarten greenhouse tours, and a trip for 3rd graders to come to our school and go over their science SOL’s. Our members also compete in many contests including dairymens, small engines, stockmans, nursery landscape, job interview, and vet science.
The third grade class from Evendale Elementary School came to our school and we reviewed their science SOL’s through 10 different stations.
Several students helping clean up litter with our Adopt-A -Spot program.
Several chapters participated in a Halloween barn dance hosted by Sherando FFA.
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We have an ambitious and driven chapter at NFMS! Our membership has reached over 90 members and our officers are very dedicated leaders to the program. Our chapter has been busy participating in Career Development Events including: Forestry Field Day, Jr. Dairymens, Tractor Driving, Ag. Mechanics, and FFA Quiz Bowl. We are currently preparing for Plant Science, Public Speaking and Food and Fiber. NFMS FFA held its first FFA Family Fish Dinner where they served Tilapia that members had raised, filleted, cooked and served. Additionally, our chapter has started a Partners in Agriculture Literacy Program with Ashby Lee Elementary and has done community service projects for a local nursing home.
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The PMMS FFA Chapter has had another busy and excitPresident: Weston Copp ing year. We had 3 teams Vice President: Madison Marston participate in the 2018 State Secretary: Jera Cook FFA Convention. The chapter Treasurer: William Eberly earned a Superior Chapter Treasurer: Ayden Buchanan rating of Silver and Weston Reporter: Margaret Copp Copp was awarded an FFA Sentinel: Emma Miller jacket from the Collegiate FFA Chapter of Virginia Tech. Historian: Jasmine Seitz Last spring the chapter was Historian: Hailey Shiley awarded a Living To Serve Grant from National FFA totaling $1,200. The funds were used to restore and add on to our raised beds to create the Patriot Giving Garden. In this garden students planted and tended garden crops and all produce grown was given to Lighthouse Grocery who distributed it to local residents in need. Thanksgiving week we partnered with our FCCLA chapter to plan and cook a complete Thanksgiving feast for the local homeless population. Over 20 meals were served. We have participated in the Ag Mechanics CDE and are currently preparing for Food and Fiber, Meats, Public Speaking, and Poultry Evaluation. In addition we are gearing up for a fundraiser to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Association through Pennies for Patients.
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Career Development Events
Horse Hippology
Agriculture Demonstration
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Agricultural Sales
Job Interview
Agricultural Mechanics
Meats Evaluation
Cattle Working
Milk Quality and Products
Conduct of Meetings
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Creed Speaking
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Crops
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Soil Evaluation
Environmental and Natural Resources
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Envirothon
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Sherando High School FFA
Officer Team President: Grayson Moyer Vice Presidents: Jonathan Ames, Erin Orgen Secretary: Mallory Painter Treasurer: Hailey Catalano Reporters: Jeremy Petrie, Mason Beall Sentinel: Matt Hartley Historians: Emily Orgen, Ella Borst Chaplains: Tyler Hazelwood, Kenny Snyder Student Advisor: Logan Hartley Advisors: Chrissy Whitacre, Ashlee Edwards, Liz Borst, Jeff Stout
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Senior Citizen's Prom, visiting The Sherando FFA members know the Village at Orchard Ridge for Christmas, Adopt-A-Family, importance of giving back to the community and participate in Salvation Army Food Drive, and many community service events making corsages and boutoneach year. nieres for the Special Needs Prom to name a few. Local events include hosting a
We are committed in supporting the local FFA chapters & wish them continued success!
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Sherando FFA was established in 1993 and has been extremely active ever since. It was established for those with an interest in agriculture and continues to help students discover their unique talents and explore the growing diversity of agriculture. The chapter currently has 109 members, 13 officers, and 4 Advisors. Sherando FFA participates in a variety of events including: community service, monthly meetings, leadership workshops, conventions, chapter fundraisers, career development events, and much more.
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The Signal Knob Middle School FFA Chapter has been tremendously busy so far this year. We have participated in numerous events. Some of these events include:
Summer of 2018 activities: Participated in numerous Career Development Event contests at the State FFA Convention -Attended the Virginia State FFA Leadership Camp at Graves Mountain Lodge –Volunteered at the Shenandoah County Fair
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residents of Greenfield Assistance Living in Strasburg, competed in the Federation FFA Quiz Bowl and Agriscience Mechanics Career Development Event contests, held a fruit, meat, and cheese fundraiser, held an officer holiday social, sponsored a school Valentine’s Dance for all students in our school, sponsor a FFA Blood Drive with the American Red Cross (to be held February 18th), planning a chapter pubic speaking contest, and participate in the Federation Public Speaking Career Development Event
Some of our Spring time activities include: Hold a Farm to Table field trip to tour a variety of Some of our Fall and Winter activities include: places in Shenandoah County, speaking to eleHeld a three day officer retreat at Yogi Bear Park mentary school students to promote agriculture, in Luray, participated in a two day canoe trip to participate in a variety of FFA Career study local waterways with the Chesapeake Bay Development Event contests, visit the residents of Foundation, assisted with the implementation of Greenfield Assisted Living, participate in an the new Strasburg Community Gardens, held a Adopt-A-Stream Project, visit the Veterans Affairs Veteran’s Day Breakfast Program to honor veterhospital in Martinsburg, WV, hold a chapter parans in our community, hosted the Northern Area ent-member awards banquet, volunteer at the FFA Leadership Workshop, attended the local animal shelter, serve a community meal at a Collegiate FFA Leadership Workshop at Virginia local church Tech, attended National FFA Convention in In celebration of National FFA Week, some of Indianapolis, Indiana, held a holiday social with
our activities include: Holding a social with Strasburg FFA and Virginia State FFA Officers, dress-up days for students and staff, serving refreshments to faculty and staff, record radio public service announcements by officers and will be broadcasted on various radio stations, speaking at the Strasburg Town Council meeting and having the FFA Week Proclamation signed by Strasburg’s Mayor Rich Orndorff, hold a social for FFA members, give faculty and staff gifts
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Skyline Middle FFA chapter is located in Front Royal, VA and has 35 active members this school year after being established in 2017. Skyline Middle has been extremely active this year by exploring new Career Development Events (CDEs). We have had teams for Jr. Foresters, Jr. Stockmans, Plant Science, Food and Fiber, and creed speaking. Our chapter is very excited for National FFA week as we have planned dress up days, teacher appreciation snacks, and a fun FFA meeting at the roller skating rink.
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FFA Officers President: Laney Phillips Vice-President: Harley Dodds Secretary: Tabitha Potter Treasurer: Aidan Carter Reporter: Max Napier and Emily Ritchie Sentinel: Noah Mahoney Student Advisor: Matthew Ritchie Advisor: Elizabeth Comstock
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Warren County Middle FFA chapter is located in Front Royal, VA and has 10 active members this school year after being established in January 2018. WCMS FFA competed in the Food and Fiber Career Development Event (CDE) this summer at State FFA Convention at Virginia Tech and where students received 1 blue, 2 red, and 1 yellow ribbon. FFA members are actively planning activities and look forward to competing in the upcoming Skyline Stockman's contest. Our chapter is very excited for National FFA week as we have planned dress up days, a teacher appreciation luncheon, and a fun FFA meeting at the roller skating rink with other FFA chapters in Warren County. Advisor: Elizabeth Comstock
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Skyline FFA Leadership Team Chair: Chloe Phillips Co-Chair: Ashley Foster Amber Good Cullen Allee
Warren County Chapter Officers President: Joel Simmons 1st Vice President: Madison Mosser 2nd Vice President: Nyla Padgett Secretary: Jazmine White Treasurer: Kaelyn Testa Reporter: Kelsey Bailey Sentinel: Grace Morningstar Historian: Lucas Weber
This year both of the high school FFA chapters have participated in area leadership workshops, state convention, FFA 10 Gallon Challenge, Farm Bureau Hay Bale Decorating Contest, chapter dinners, ag exchange boxes, attending school sporting events as a chapter, fundraisers and community service activities. This year’s FFA Week celebrations will include: Ag Olympics, school wide spirit days, giving treats to the faculty, a “Kiss-a-Goat” Contest, Chapter Dinner and attending a county wide FFA skating night. We also look forward to celebrating Ag Literacy Week with our local elementary schools and attending the 2019 Virginia State FFA Convention.
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Who I Am and Want To Be
James Eaton - Environmental Science - Some of my best memories in the FFA have been the moments that I have been together with my chapter. We have taken planning trips together, but the time when my love for my chapter really stuck for me was our annual teacher luncheon last year. That was back when I was still a Junior, and we still had our staple group of seniors around. There is just something about this group of people coming together to plan out dishes and then stand around in our jackets while our teachers eat. I think the appreciation part of that is pretty important, but that memory just sticks out in my mind.
Izzy Dellinger - Law Enforcement Officer - I have been in FFA for five years. My favorite memory is from my eighth grade year. I went to Indianapolis, Indiana for the National FFA Convention and Expo. All the special guest speakers who told a story about their life were really inspiring and heartwarming. I also loved bonding with my friends who went with me.
Madison Tusing - Physical Therapist - I enjoyed being a guide for fourth graders on the farm for Food For America. They were very enthusiastic about animals and farm equipment.
Garrett Custer Communications - My favorite part has been visiting a dairy farm and giving tours to fourth graders from Ashby-Lee.
Sarah Eaton - Agricultural Scientist - Career Development
SJ FFA Officers President: Darcey Bennett Vice-Presidents: James Eaton, Lindsay Zirkle, Emily Rexrode Secretaries: Faith Dellinger, Mindi Freed Treasurers: Rhonnie Miller, Sarah Eaton
Events (CDE’s) have had a big impact on me and my education. Learning new things about agriculture can help me as I search for my career. Succeeding at the state level Crops contest helped me see that topics I might have once considered boring can actually be fun and beneficial. I hope that CDE’s will continue to strengthen my love for learning and help me in whatever I choose to pursue in the future. Darcey Bennett - Animal Science or Law Enforcement The most meaningful event in my agriculture career is showing other students how to drive a tractor. When the Tractor Driving CDE comes around, we get to choose who is competing for our chapter. I have done the contest multiple times, so I get to help others learn the course and be better backers. James Zirkle - Architect or Engineer - Last year I participated in the FFA/4H Poultry Judging Contest and it positively affected me. Although I didn’t place that well, I increased my skills in leadership, communication and timemanagement. These are a few skills and characteristics that will help me in my future career.
parades. I think what impressed me was watching the little kids seeing our float and seeing our FFA jackets. I think it really drives the kids to want to know about
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FFA and agriculture. When some kids see our float, they start to get curious, because they are wondering what we do and who we are.
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Mindi Freed - Dairy Inspector - My most memorable FFA experience has been helping the North Fork FFA Chapter with various competitions and classes. I love teaching them about agriculture and seeing the impact it has on their lives. Faith Dellinger - Agriculture Teacher - I still remember the first time I attended National Convention and the moment I saw the blue corduroy jackets all together - I knew I was home. Home was in the blue jacket, and from that point on, my love for this organization only grew. Looking throughout the crowd, seeing everyone united together, is a picture I’ll never forget.
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gave me the opportunity to work together with people and make new friends as well.
opportunity to grow up on a farm skills I have learned, I have been able to apply them to my everyday and experience this lifestyle every day. life.
Lindsay Zirkle - Epidemiologist in Disease Research - One of my favorite memories was participating in the National Meat Evaluation Competition with my teammates at the National Convention in Indianapolis. The different cuts of meat at one of the nicest meat labs in the country is something I will never forget. Meeting numerous FFA members with similar interests was something I haven’t experienced in Shenandoah County.
Rhonnie Miller - Large-scale Cattle Producer - Food For America has made a big impact on my life, seeing how excited kids get when we are teaching them where their food comes from, and how a farm runs on a day-to-day basis. It has also taught me how thankful I am to have had the
Sarah Streett - Wildlife Veterinarian - The most meaningful Kyle Baker - Welder in Automotive thing in FFA is the life-skills I have Industry - One thing in the FFA that learned. Through the CDE’s I have has made a big impact on me is competed in, such as Creed the times our FFA chapter went to Speaking and Poultry Judging, I the Keystone National Tractor Pull have been able to improve my public speaking skills. With these in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It
Nick Foltz - Professional baseball player with a Physical Ed degree My favorite thing in ag has been the family moments. When we all get together for a meeting or a meal and see the chemistry that everyone has with each other, we realize that FFA is the force that binds us into family.
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FFA offers students a variety of benefits, one of the most exciting being the opportunity to travel. The following are some of Strasburg FFA members’ favorite activities. National Soils Where/When – Oklahoma City, OK in May Description – FFA members must evaluate four different soil pits for soil color and texture, slope, and landscape analysis. Students must then use the information to determine how to manage the land.
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el to Virginia Tech to compete in a variety of Career/Leadership Development Events (CDEs/LDEs). Members also attend sessions, listen to guest speakers, and are recognized for both individual and chapter achievements. Washington Leadership Conference Where/When – Washington, DC in July
Description – Washington Leadership Conference is a national conference in which FFA members from across the nation The Strasburg delegation to State Convention. Among the many achievements our members earned include Nathan McDonald (back row, 2nd from right) participate. The objective of the being selected as a Virginia FFA Vice President. State Convention conference is to encourage stuWhere/When – Virginia Tech in dents to become engaged citicommunity. During the conferServe plan, and also toured the June zens who can make a measura- ence, members participated in National Monuments and ble positive difference in their Description – FFA members travsessions, created a Living to Arlington National Cemetery.
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FFA Leadership Camp Where/When – Graves Mountain Lodge in July Description – FFA Leadership Camp is a state-wide leadership camp held in July. During FFA Camp, members participate in team-building and leadership activities, camp contests, a community service project, and reflections at the end of each day. Members also participated in recreational activities.
2018-2019 Officer Team President: Makenzie Kline Vice Presidents: Allyson Neal & Shelby Smith Secretary: Anna Rankin Treasurer: Aidan Keller Reporter: Amber Gessner Sentinel: Abigail Davis Historian: Madison Herman Student Advisor: Madison Estep
2018-2019 Junior Officer Team Junior President: Hannah Conley Junior Vice President: Shalyn Keeler National Convention Junior Secretary: Joel Gessner Where/When – Indianapolis, IN in Junior Treasurer: Grace Reynolds October Junior Reporter: Raven Himelright Description – Each October, Junior Sentinel: Danielle Rinker
members from across the nation travel to Indianapolis to National FFA Convention. During convention, members attend business sessions, the Ag. and Career Expo., the FFA Shopping Mall, the Hall of States, the National Chapter Banquet, and a music concert. State-winning teams compete, individuals are recognized for outstanding SAE projects, and chapters are recognized for their Program of Activities.
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